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Written by: Chen Qianting, Lao Minyi, Chen Shuxia, Kong Fanxu, Wang Jien, and Huang Weilun, Zeng Kaixin, Huang Yongyu
2020-08-23 08:00
Last update date: 2020-08-23 16:37The third wave of the new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continued. As of the early morning of Sunday (22nd), 25 new cases were confirmed in a single day. Of the 19 local cases, 8 were of unknown origin; the cumulative number of patients reached 4,683. There are less than 10 preliminary confirmed cases, and the situation is a recent low.
Today (23rd) is Sunday. Due to the decline of the epidemic, the flow of people on the street has increased in the past two weekends. Whether the public will "fight against epidemic fatigue" is of concern. The ban on food at night in restaurants is still in effect. Carrie Lam has announced that she will discuss measures with the industry this week to reopen evening restaurants, sports facilities, cinemas and beauty salons. The national test was launched on September 1, and the news indicated that the online registration system was launched this Saturday (29th).
Foreign domestic helpers waiting to take office can make an appointment for free testing tomorrow. From 8.25, the Harbour Road Stadium will be used as a sampling center
[15:43] The government decided to expand the scope of testing for foreign domestic helpers. The Labour Department stated that starting tomorrow (24th), the old employment contract has expired or terminated, and it is waiting for the new employer’s family to perform the registration of the new foreign domestic helper, and make an appointment to receive the new crown virus testing service. The Labour Department emphasized that testing is voluntary and free of charge. Eligible foreign domestic helpers must register by phone to make an appointment and go to the designated temporary sample collection center at the Harbour Road Stadium in Wan Chai during the designated time period for sampling. The center will operate until September 30.
National Testing｜Some catering employers require employees to be tested or not to work
[15:34] The government announced that nationwide testing will begin on September 1, and it will look for testing and sampling centers in various districts. A number of district councillors held a press conference today (23rd) to criticize that the government was too eager to find a venue and borrowed a community center with residential care homes for the elderly without consultation. They were also worried about the privacy issues involved in the plan. Some district councillors even pointed out that recently they received complaints from the public that employers in the catering and nursing industries required employees to participate in testing or they would not be allowed to work.
Inspecting police officers reminded "Do not gathering", Lu Tak Wai, Tsuen Wan, ticketed against foreign domestic helpers sending goods back to their hometown
[15:21] The third wave of the new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has not subsided. The government has tightened the gathering order to two people for more than a month. Several government departments will conduct joint inspections in Tsuen Wan this morning (23), calling for Those present abide by the gathering restriction order, wear masks, and distribute leaflets to them.
Under the epidemic situation, many foreign domestic helpers still gather in Lu Tak Wai, Tsuen Wan, and the roadside is full of goods. Most people sit on the ground in pairs. However, there were also individual Indian domestic helpers who were suspected of being too close and were voted against by the police after the warning failed.
▼Tsuen Wan joint action across government departments to implement the gathering restriction order▼
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New crown pneumonia|Government review relaxes restaurant night market Liang Zichao worries that the market will increase the risk of crowds
[15:01] The government is reviewing the latest epidemic trend, depending on whether conditions are available to relax the restaurant night market. In an interview, Liang Zichao, a respiratory specialist, said that one of the reasons for the current restriction on the night market is to hope that citizens will go home as soon as possible after work to reduce the risk of transmission caused by crowds. He is worried about relaxing restrictions too early or causing a rebound of the epidemic. . Regarding the authorities or waiting for the national test to be carried out before relaxing, Liang Zichao reminded that one test is not enough to control the epidemic. If the authorities decide to relax the night market, he believes that it is necessary to control the flow of people in restaurants and reduce the time for masks to eat.
▼Chain restaurants set up "Taiwan Commissioner"▼
[12:24] It is understood that there were more than 20 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today.
National Testing｜Chen Zhaoshi reprimanded individual doctors and suggested that citizens should not be tested as unhelpful
[10:59] The national testing program will be launched on September 1. The Director of the Food and Health Bureau, Chen Zhaoshi, said today (23) that the current proportion of cases at the source is still high, indicating that the community has a continuous chain of invisible transmission. Reprimanding some medical colleagues for thinking that citizens do not need to be tested or even suggesting that citizens should not be tested. It obliterates the role of the test plan to help Hong Kong block the chain of community transmission and prevent and control the third wave of the epidemic. It does not help the epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic work at all, and promotes medical care and public release. Open prejudice and conspiracy theory thinking, uphold the public health profession.
New crown pneumonia | Zhang Jianzong said that a new round of anti-epidemic fund will be launched and is listening to industry opinions
[08:54] Chief Secretary for Administration Zhang Jianzong once again promoted the national test on his blog today (23), saying that "the more people participate in the test, the faster it will find more hidden patients in the community and cut off the chain of community transmission." Zhang reiterated that the plan will only detect the new crown virus. All tests will only be carried out in Hong Kong. The test samples will not be sent outside Hong Kong. They will be destroyed after the test is completed. Personal and privacy are fully protected. He also pointed out that the government will launch a new round of anti-epidemic funds and is listening to the opinions of the industry, especially those directly affected by social distancing measures.
Diagnosed Meal Response | Eight new restaurants Li Zhiying has closed the "Four Seasons Meal" bizarre list
Confirmed Buildings | Several public housing estates are newly listed. Container terminal clerks live in Ta Kwu Ling and Shau Kei Wan
[01:00] The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues. The Department of Health updated the itinerary of confirmed cases within 14 days this Saturday (22nd) evening. According to statistics, there are 8 more restaurants "on the list." These include Superdon Express, which specializes in Japanese cuisine in the Jordan East Hotel, and the "Four Seasons Meal" opened by Next Media’s second son, Li Zhiying, in Sunway Building, Central. However, the "Four Seasons Meal" in Xinwei Building closed as early as March this year. The address has been taken over by a Japanese-style ramen shop and started operations in mid-June, so the "Four Seasons Meal" can be considered bizarre. List.
▼The Mainland Nucleic Acid Support Team inspected the temporary laboratory in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park▼
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New crown pneumonia|Employees still offer unpaid leave but they can pay late
New crown pneumonia | The owner of the "Ruthless Chicken" of the Dragon King Restaurant tragically eats out of rent for 20 days and cuts water and electricity
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Yesterday overview
New crown pneumonia・8.22｜26 more confirmed cases, 4658 people infected with the disease, 77 deaths
New crown pneumonia|Government working group inspects Shenzhen Temporary Hospital expects that the number of isolation beds in Hong Kong will increase by 60% by the end of the year
New crown pneumonia | Thai male overstaying in Qingshan Bay Immigration Center for rehabilitation and discharged detainees without mask
New crown pneumonia | Zhang Zhujun: The epidemic is still close to the second wave of peaks
New crown pneumonia | 26 new cases of double-digit Kwai Chung Container Terminal testing for 20 consecutive days reveal 2 patients
▼Zhongshan Gymnasium Temporary Laboratory▼
▼High-risk group detection▼
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▼The third wave of measures such as the government's extension of the gathering restriction order and the ban on eating in the evening market ▼
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New crown pneumonia | Huang Jielong’s restaurants set up commissioners expected to reopen the evening market and increase anti-epidemic measures
New crown pneumonia｜It is difficult to add a Taiwanese commissioner to the shop
Confirmed restaurant | Eight new restaurants Lai Zhiying has closed the "Four Seasons Meal" bizarre list
Confirmed Buildings | Several public housing estates are newly listed. Container terminal clerks live in Ta Kwu Ling and Shau Kei Wan
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